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Netflix and Amazon Prime 'inspiring Tui's differentiated product strategy'

Chief executive Sebastian Ebel says being able to guarantee the quality of its product was giving the operating ’one big advantage’ over rivals like Jet2holidays and easyJet holidays

Tui to take on Ticketmaster with new app deal

Tui has struck a deal with entertainment ticket and activity specialist Fever, targeting customers looking for things to do at weekends

US warned its airports won't cope with 'mega decade' of sporting events

Country’s airports not ready for ’Thanksgiving-like travel extremes’ ahead of next year’s Fifa World Cup and the 2028 Olympics, warns the US Travel Association

APT, Oceania, Jules Verne: all the latest travel trade people moves

Recent moves include a new, permanent role for a TTG 30 Under 30 alumnus, and a return for an experienced travel trade pro. Elsewhere, a river line and touring firm is looking for a new BDM

The simple hack to save your clients money on a tour of Japan

Travelling outside of peak season not only guarantees a cheaper tour, it also means fewer crowds, paving the way for more authentic experiences.

Jet2 predicts 10% profit lift, but warns of pressure on margins in coming year

Jet2 says it is on course for an 8-10% increase in profits this year, but has also warned its next financial year – beginning as the summer season commences – could see a squeeze on margins

Luxury operator Captain’s Choice to step up UK travel trade presence

Australian firm hopes to work with luxury travel agents to sell its escorted tours

Abta terminates Baldwins Travel's membership after agency 'failed to provide required financial information'

Association’s membership committee resolves to terminate southeast agency’s membership with ’immediate effect’, although its consortium the Advantage Travel Partnership tells TTG Baldwins remains a member ’as it stands’

Frank A. Del Rio steps down as Oceania Cruises president with immediate effect

The move means no member of the Del Rio family will be involved with the Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings brand for the first time since it was founded in 2003

'It's time to expand with the trade,' says Atlas Ocean Voyages sales chief

Atlas Ocean Voyages has scheduled six ship visits and a roadshow programme for agents as part of plans to strengthen its support for and ties with the trade this year, international sales lead Bernie Carter has told TTG

The White Lotus Season 3 hotels – everything travel agents need to know

If you’re anything like us, you’ve been hooked on The White Lotus ever since the premiere of its first season in 2021.

The show is a treasure trove of inspiration for any travel enthusiast, with its gorgeous locations gaining nearly as much attention from fans as its juicy plotlines.

Stuart Perl returns to river cruise sector with new international sales role

In his new position, Perl will attract international customers to Scylla’s ships by working with small tour operators which want to charter vessels for individual sailings

Travel Sisterhood unveils expansion plans for 2025

Female-only luxury travel network wants to add new members in the UK and beyond

5 ways that travel apprentices earned the ‘You’re hired!’ call

As National Apprenticeship Week draws to a close, we salute the young travel agents who have aced their training and been rewarded with permanent positions

Agents' love stories, and the love stories you've helped to write

It may come as little surprise that the travel industry is full of romance – we hear the trade’s tales of finding, facilitating and celebrating love

How travel advisors can offer alcohol-free travel for sober clients

Therapist Alexander Brown set up a travel agency for sober clients in 2022 after noticing a greater need to support those in addiction recovery

Aviation minister hints government won't pay for Heathrow third runway groundwork

Aviation minister Mike Kane has indicated funding for the enormous cost of moving the M25 for Heathrow’s third runway won’t come from the public purse

Royal Caribbean, AmaWaterways, Ambassador Cruise Line: all the latest travel trade people moves

Moves this week see a top-selling agent for Royal Caribbean join the line, while AmaWaterways and Ambassador Cruise Line have also shaken up their trade operations in the UK and Ireland

Off Broadway Travel acquires south London agency Travel Designers

It follows Travel Designers owner Nicholas McKay’s decision to step back from day-to-day running of his agency and transition towards retirement after 25 years

Five top trends cruise agents need to know – from Carnival UK's sales chiefs

1. Cruise prices are higher – but customers are happy to pay

It might have been a bit of a slow start to peaks, but one trend that’s emerged in the overall market is a rise in pricing, and cruise is no exception.

Increase in January customers offset by fall in spend with agents – Barclays

Barclays Consumer Spend report finds transactions through agents in January grew but at reduced value, with airlines not faring so well

Tui heaps praise on independent agents, but focus on app sales bears fruit

Tui has said independent agents are ’very important’ to its business in the UK, but has also highlighted the success of its app during peaks

Tui bullish about growth prospects despite tough winter for UK and Ireland

Group reveals significant uptick in early winter revenue and earnings, although seasonal losses in its northern Europe region – which comprises the UK, Ireland and Nordic countries – have deepened by more than 75% to €88.5 million

Tui chief pins slow start to peaks on change in UK strategy

Tui’s boss has said a change in direction towards more dynamic packaging meant its January sales were slower than normal, with fixed capacity remaining tight and sold at higher margins